HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 07262011 - C.60RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Counsel, or designee, to execute on behalf of
Contra Costa County, an agreement for specialized professional legal services with
Greenan, Peffer, Sallander & Lally in connection with assigned eminent domain cases,
assessment appeals and related matters, as recommended by the County Counsel.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Varies with services rendered in assigned cases. Eminent domain services under this
contract are billed at a rate of $265 per hour for attorneys. Other legal services under this
contract are billed at a rate of $250 per hour for partners and $200 per hour for associates.
Any future increases are subject to prior written approval by County Counsel. Eminent
domain and real property matters will be charged to pertinent project accounts. Assessor
matters will be charged to Budget Org. No. 1600, Account No. 2310.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department is involved in various projects in the County that require the
use of eminent domain. Kevin
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 07/26/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Sharon L. Anderson,
925-335-1800
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: July 26, 2011
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 60
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Sharon L. Anderson, County Counsel
Date:July 26, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with Greenan, Peffer, Sallander & Lally for Specialized Legal Services
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Lally, a partner at the law firm of Greenan, Peffer, Sallander & Lally, is associated with
County Counsel as co-counsel in a number of eminent domain actions for the County, and
for the State Route 4 Bypass Authority, a joint powers authority of which the County is a
member. The Public Works Department recommends, and County Counsel concurs, that the
services of Mr. Lally continue to be retained for assigned eminent domain and related
purposes. In addition, the Assessor requires specialized legal assistance regarding
assessment appeals and related matters. Mr. Lally is associated with County Counsel as
co-counsel in pending assessment appeals and Superior Court litigation involving
assessment appeals. The Assessor recommends and County Counsel concurs that the
services of Mr. Lally continue to be retained for assigned assessment appeals and related
matters. The term of this contract extends through the completion of all assigned matters.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County would not be able to obtain legal services from this firm.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.